Second baseman Nico Hoerner, still rehabbing from offseason surgery on his throwing arm, won’t travel with the Chicago Cubs for the Tokyo Series vs. the Los Angeles Dodger.

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't be going to Japan where the team opens the regular season next month, manager Craig Counsell announced on Thursday.

Nico Hoerner (arm) will miss the Cubs' first two regular season games in Japan, but Manager Craig Counsell still had an encouraging update to offer Thursday.